[Meryl keeps her cradled there, fingers once again burrowing into that thick hair. A sigh escapes her, ghosting over the back of poor Sky's ear. Meryl isn't trying to work her up I prommy but -]
Next time will be for longer. I promise.
[Sliding off of Night Sky's lap is the hardest part but... eventually she does.]
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Date: 2023-12-26 02:43 am (UTC)I will. ( she stayed like that as long as Meryl would allow, sighing softly after a long moment. ) I should probably let you go.
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Date: 2023-12-26 03:46 am (UTC)Next time will be for longer. I promise.
[Sliding off of Night Sky's lap is the hardest part but... eventually she does.]
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Date: 2023-12-26 03:55 am (UTC)She loosened her grip and let her go, making sure to brush her fingers over her hand one last time. )
I'd offer to walk you back, but I don't think I'd make it home. ( a laugh. ) Be safe, Meryl. I'll see you soon.
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Date: 2023-12-26 03:57 am (UTC)I'll see you soon. Sooner than you think, even.
[Is she almost sprinting away? Maybe. But only because if she doesn't, she'll never leave.]